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Definitions by LeytonCatLady

bigger person

A bullshit expression used to shame victims into not sticking up for themselves because this will somehow make you as bad, or worse, than the person treating you badly.

See also "Turn the other cheek".
EMPLOYEE: "My line manager is calling me names, publicly humiliating me and gossiping about me behind my back. I've asked her not to but she won't stop. I want to make a complaint."
BIG BOSS: "Oh she's not so bad really! Just try not to annoy her, and be the bigger person."
bigger person by LeytonCatLady April 16, 2019

Shrubbish 

Worse than rubbish. A portmanteu of shite and rubbish but for when you're in polite company
JAMES: "So how's work then?"
JAN (because there's a child present): Ah, sh...rubbish! Shrubbish!
Shrubbish by LeytonCatLady February 16, 2019